Ceramics Sculpture Course with Kerstin Thomas e Renato Silva

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In the Ceramics Sculpture and Woodfiring Course, guidance will be provided by Kerstin Thomas and Renato Costa e Silva - sculptors, ceramicists, researchers, and storytellers. Kerstin and Renato will share their ways of working, with processes that can be conceptual and methodical, yet also embrace the spontaneity of direct modeling. However diverse the projects may be, they never overlook the importance of preparing the right clay body for each type of creation.

The work culminates in surrendering the pieces to the action of fire, through a prolonged 36-hour wood firing that reaches up to 1300ºC.

The course begins with an introduction to clay formation and the ceramic process - essential knowledge for making informed decisions about clay preparation and firing options, ensuring the success of each project.

Participants will explore different approaches to ceramic sculpture, from figurative to abstract. Modeling techniques will serve to study proportions and the expressiveness of the human face. The slab-building technique will guide us into drawing, planning, and construction. Through pieces thrown on the potter’s wheel, we will discover new possibilities of composition.

There will be time and space for the development of individual projects, with guidance and support from the tutors.

THE CERAMICS SCULPTURE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:

Integration in a small group of participants;
Training 5-6 hours a day, speaking in English and in Portuguese;

Open studio 12 hours a day;
Lunch during the course, from July 15th to 24th;
Free accommodation at the hostel during the course (6 nights)*;
All the materials needed for the course;
Welcome dinner on the first day of the course;

*The hostel is equipped with two dormitories (female/masculine), a kitchen, and two shared bathrooms. The booking includes towels and linen.

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES AVAILABLE:

Upgrade to 11 nights in a standard schist house shared by 2 participants and breakfast at an additional cost of 880€/per participant. Includes shared room, equipped kitchen, towels, and bed linen.
Upgrade to 11 nights in a standard schist house for single occupancy by 1 participant and breakfast, with an additional cost of 1265€/per participant. Includes single room, equipped kitchen, towels, and bed linen.

Please note that all accommodation options have limited availability and will be booked according to the order of registration and payment. This rate is not cumulative with other discounts or promotions.

€784,67 EUR

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CANCELLATION POLICY FOR COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

You may withdraw within 14 days of registration, paying the correspondent transfer fees. Following the EU consumer protection legislation, payments are not refunded past 14 days of registration. The payment will be fully reimbursed if the training cannot be held because of insufficient students.

Suppose the training is canceled by Cerdeira - Home For Creativity for reasons of significant force such as a pandemic, civil disorder, a natural catastrophe, medical or family issues of the teacher, and others beyond our control. In that case, Cerdeira will offer a voucher for a different workshop of your choice. The voucher is valid for two years.

If you choose the installment payment option, we want you to know that the monthly installment announced includes additional costs according to the plan selected during the purchase process.